Your logic is good. The advantage of a weight foreward is that you can cast
it further when you learn how to shoot line, and you can carry more backing.
the latter is not a consideration if you have a larger reel to start with.
Eventually you may find some discomfort with the size of the reel, and you
may want to get one that would better balnace the reel as Sven suggested.
If you're just getting started, I would worry to much about that yet.
(unless money is no object)
Which band and which model? A good a starting line is the Sci. Angler 333
available (or was) at Walmart for less than $30 If money is no object, most
of the lines are good. The only line I don't like is the clear Cortland
555..too much memory!
"Dan" wrote in message
...
I want to start fly fishing and have rod (5 wt) and reel (7wt). I will buy
a
5 wt floating line since this has recommended for me, but am wondering
whether a weight forward or double taper would be appropriate. I see the
advantage of the DT is that you get twice the use because you can reverse
it
eventually. I would also think that since my reel is a bit large for my
rod/line weight that a double taper might be appropriate. Do you guys
think
it would be a good idea or should I just get a weight forward line? Also,
does it matter which exactly one I get? I have been told to get the best
or
close to it. Do you have any specific recommendations as to brand?

TIA

Dan




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